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Pharisee And Publican Series

Contributed by Charles King on Mar 7, 2006

Prable of Pharisee and Publican addresses the problem of a prideful heart

Parable of Pharisee and Publican Sermon Outline Scripture: Luke 18:9-14 Purpose: God desires a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart. (Ps 51:17) Introduction: The parable was told in response to a prideful attitude of the Pharisees (Luke 18:9) It is difficult for a prideful person to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Am I A Whitewashed Christian?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 14, 2022

A Christian is one who follows Christ and has taken on the instructions, directions, guidance, and characteristics that Christ gave to us. Secondly, what is whitewashed? It is the concealment or covering of flaws, failures, blemishes, or unpleasant facts.

This is the story of two men who prayed. Undoubtedly many have read or at least heard of this story. So why did I title this sermon "Am I a Whitewashed Christian? Well first, let me ask this, what is a Christian? A Christian is one who follows Christ and has taken on the instructions, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Now Is Our Time To Prepare

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Dec 17, 2002

ADVENT 3(C) - Now is our time to prepare with repentance and with fruitfulness.

NOW IS OUR TIME TO PREPARE LUKE 3:7--14 DECEMBER 15, 2002 LUKE 3:7-14 7John said to the crowds coming out to be baptized by him, "You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the coming wrath? 8Produce fruit in keeping with repentance. And do not begin to say to yourselves, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:7-14

Denomination: Lutheran

His Fame Spread

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Feb 6, 2009

This message reveals some of the reasons Jesus’ fame spread.

Text: “And immediately His fame spread throughout the region around Galilee” (Mark 1:28). What does it mean to gain fame or become famous? To gain fame or to be famous means attaining a state of great reputation, recognition and to be widely known. How many of you fit that definition or in other ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Christian Church

Do You Know Where You Are? Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Jun 4, 2018

With GPS we can know within 1 foot of where we are on planet Earth. But do we know where we are with God? Sin blinds us to our location and prevents us from know the way, but it is God who seeks us and asks us "where are you?"

How many of you know what this is? (hold up a paper/fold out road map). We use to navigate all of the country with these. Now we have our smart phones with GPS (Global Positioning System) GPS systems have become very cost efficient and everyone , it seems, has access to one. The satellite system ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

Scripture To Desperation And Deliverance

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jul 27, 2008

“People are more interested in seeing what God is doing in your life than hearing what God has done in your life”

*This is the scripture reading for Desperation and Deliverance sermon* Works as a great introduction. Shows insight and the connection between the whole chapter 9 of Matthew. Scripture to Desperation and Deliverance Mat 9:1-38 (1) So He got into a boat, crossed over, and came to His own ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:1-38

Denomination: Church Of God

What Changed In A Week?

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 19, 2008

Part 2 Easter From the beginning of the week Jesus was hail as King, but at the end of the week the same people wanted to Crucify Him!

What Changed in a Week? Text: Matthew 21: 1-11 1 Now when they drew near Jerusalem, and came to Bethphage, at the Mount of Olives, then Jesus sent two disciples, 2 saying to them, “Go into the village opposite you, and immediately you will find a donkey tied, and a colt with her. Loose ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Our Family Values: Love, Acceptance And Forgiveness

Contributed by C Jordan on Aug 29, 2006

The church is the family of God. What are our family values? Love, acceptance and forgiveness. Morton Kelsey wrote, “The church is not a museum for saints, but a hospital for sinners.” What does that mean?

OUR FAMILY VALUES: LOVE, ACCEPTANCE AND FORGIVENESS INTRODUCTION: Welcome to our ‘family’. Every family has different values. Some families are really big on sports, others music, etc. What are our family values at Firestorm? OPENING TEXT: “Jesus said, "’You shall love the Lord your God with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: *other

God's Heart Expressed

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Feb 6, 2007

God’s has a heart is for lost people. His heart for the lost is a heart that needs to be realized in His people. But what does a heart for the lost look like? In several episodes from His life, Jesus gives us cues as to what God’s heart for lost peopl

God’s Heart Extracted John 4, 8, Matthew 8, 9 God’s has a heart is for lost people. His heart for the lost is a heart that needs to be realized in His people. But what does a heart for the lost look like? In several episodes from His life, Jesus gives us cues as to what God’s heart for lost ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love Without Limits

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Feb 19, 2017

Jesus challenges the common wisdom of his day, stating God doesn't want us to "love our neighbor and hate our enemy" but to love everyone, including our enemies. This is impossible without the love of God flowing through us.

Matthew 5:43-48 Love without Limits Did you know your body is not designed to carry anger for very long? Now don’t get me wrong: anger is a helpful emotion. It tells you something is terribly wrong. But God designed your body to resolve anger as quickly as possible and to move on. Resentment and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Baptist

Friends Reaching Friends

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 29, 2016

From Luke 10 let's talk about presence, peace and hospitality (Material adapted from M. Scott Boren's book, Missional Small Groups, Chapter 8, pg. 131- 162)

HoHum: Recruits in the army are told, “Always dig your foxholes big enough for two.” More effort to do so, but it could save a life. Making room for more people in our lives is good and missional. WBTU: Missional- Missionaries to other countries have two different approaches. 1) ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Raising Of Jairus' Daughter

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on May 28, 2024

The accounts of the woman with the issue of blood and the raising to Jairus daughter are interleaved. Why?

The Raising of Jairus' Daughter Matthew 9:18–26 NKJV While He spoke these things to them, behold, a ruler came and worshiped Him, saying, “My daughter has just died, but come and lay Your hand on her and she will live.” So Jesus arose and followed him, and so did His disciples. And suddenly, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:18-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Kamikaze Series

Contributed by Chris Mccarthy on Aug 17, 2010

Jesus was a man on a suicide mission like no other. This sermon studies how it was (and still is) the last who understand it first.

Kamikaze Luke 18:31-19:10 Romans 5:7 Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous man, though for a good man someone might possibly dare to die. • Who would you die for? Would you die for your family? When Charlene Sanders drove home from a routine day of work April 28, the last thing she ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Death Of Deliverance-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 29, 2010

Part 1 of a 2-part sermon. Mark related/described the chain of events surrounding Jesus’ death. Certain events transpired in bringing about the death of our Deliverance. But when does Deliverance die? 5 assumptions ensuring the death of Deliverance.

The DEATH of DELIVERANCE-I—Mark 15:1-47 Need: To grasp the significance of Jesus’ death on the cross & thus to wrest the Easter season from the confines of secular thinking. Mk. 9:30-32—“Then they departed from there & passed through Galilee, & He did not want anyone to know it. For He taught ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:1-47

Denomination: Baptist

Who's Missing And Does It Matter?

Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 11, 2011

People matter to God!

Title: Who’s Missing and Does It Matter? Text: Luke 15:1-10 Thesis: People matter to God Introduction Just south of here there is a $3.25 million project to do some renovating of Berkley Park. In order to do those projects it was necessary to drain Berkeley Lake and it was the draining ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational